convulse

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Synonyms: converse, convulsive, confuse, convulsed, contuse, convolve, compulse, convulses, consuls, conule

Antonyms: converse, convulsive, confuse, convulsed, contuse, convolve, compulse, convulses, consuls, conule

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To suffer [[violent]] involuntary [[contraction]]s of the muscles, causing one's body to [[contort]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|figurative}} To be [[beset]] by political or social [[upheaval]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause (someone) to suffer such contractions, especially as a result of making them [[laugh]] heartily.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause disruption to.

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